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How to Channel Eco-Anxiety
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How to Channel Eco-Anxiety

Learning to live between despair and hope

Tricycle, 2023


Editorial Rating

8

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  • Applicable
  • Eye Opening
  • Inspiring

Recommendation

Eco-anxiety – worry and fear of climate change impacts – is growing. In her emotionally intelligent interview with the Buddhist magazine Tricycle, climate psychologist Renée Lertzman offers empathy and a fresh, hopeful perspective on harnessing eco-anxiety to enable positive change. She also discusses the benefits of turning to Buddhist teachings to stay grounded amid difficult emotions and uncertainty.

Take-Aways

  • It’s normal and healthy to experience difficult emotions regarding climate change.
  • Eco-anxiety can provide the energy you need to take climate action.
  • Buddhism can help you stay present, grounded and compassionate in the face of climate distress.

About the Authors

Renée Lertzman brings a background in psychology and environmental communications to her work as a climate psychologist and environmental strategist. She works with businesses, nonprofits and governments to support organizational transformation. Lertzman is the founder of Project InsideOut, a community of psychologists, researchers and activists seeking to engage communities on issues of climate and sustainability. Sam Mowe is Tricycle’s publisher.